At a Glance
Average Property Price - DN10
£314,379
47
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DN
£658
2
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DN10
£42,523
68
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DN
6.0%
69
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DN10
4.0%
67
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DN
3.2%
14
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in DN10 stands at £314,379, which is close to the national mid-point. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.0% per year—a pace that puts the area in the faster half of UK property markets nationally. Transaction activity has slowed in recent years; last year saw 154 sales against a 10-year average of 208, reflecting a notable softening in trading volume.
Rent & Yield Trends
The broader DN postcode area offers rental yields well below the national average at £658 per month, placing it among the cheapest regions for renters. Rents have grown at 3.2% annually over the past decade—a relatively sluggish pace compared to most of the country. The rental yield has strengthened to 6.0% in the latest year, up from a 10-year average of 5.1%, signalling improving returns for landlords despite modest rental growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in DN10 is £42,523, notably above the national median and placing the area in the upper half of UK earners. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x represents a genuine improvement since 2016, when it stood at 7.2x, reflecting stronger purchasing power. Rental affordability has also improved; the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 21.3% in 2016 to 20.5% today, easing the burden on renters relative to their incomes.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews noticeably older than national norms, with over-65s representing 23% against a national average of 19.6%, and 50–64s at 22.5% compared to 19.8% nationally. Housing is dominated by outright ownership at 42.2%, well above the national average of 33.7%, while private rental and social housing are both materially underrepresented. The employment mix shows above-average representation in managerial roles (16.7% vs 13.4% nationally) and trades (11.8% vs 10.5%), alongside below-average numbers in the 16–24 age group, reflecting an ageing, established resident base.